A Sensory Trust project creating a model for supporting carers through access to nature-based interests and activities

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Mindfulness is increasingly being talked about lately in the field of mental health and wellbeing. It is a simple form of meditation that focuses attention on the here and now, being aware of what you are doing in that exact moment and nothing more. It is commonly Continue reading →

This month we’d like to share with you a case study of a new organisation in Manchester called together dementia support who are also using nature based approaches to support people with dementia living in their communities. We were thrilled when they got in touch to say Continue reading →

Following the success of our 4 week pilot of a nature based Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) programme we have decided to run the full 14 week programme. This week we welcomed lots of lovely new faces to our first session. Each week has a different theme and this week it was games. We talked about different outdoor games and their various components and then set about making up our own game using a selection of props. Continue reading →

This week we’re pleased to invite guest blogger TK to write about his time spent with our dementia friendly walking group. We always enjoy welcoming members of the community along to our walks as this project is about people with dementia and their carers making new social connections and in turn showing their community that there is more to dementia than a diagnosis. Continue reading →

The author Kathy Ambrosini discusses the benefits of getting children of all abilities outside and interacting with nature and includes six steps to help you achieve this. Lots of practical advice and tips on getting outside and having a fab time, well worth a read.

“Once you gain some regularity in getting children out
in green environments you’ll start seeing the results in
their level of self-esteem, focus and participation in social settings.”

As spring dawns our dementia friendly walking group are going from strength to strength. We’ve found that walking isn’t just good exercise and fresh air but it has allowed new friendships to form and conversations to flow freely. Problems are shared, support is given and laughs are always heard. In fact the University of East Anglia has recently published a study on the benefits of group walking.Continue reading →

Further to our recent work with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) group leaders we have decided to partner up with Memory Matters South West to pilot a CST program with a difference. We are focusing an element of every session around nature and the outdoors. Continue reading →